Mediterranean Diet Friendly Basil & Oregano Turkey Breakfast Hash

Total time45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time30 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Basil & Oregano Turkey Breakfast Hash

Breakfast hash doesn't always get the credit it deserves, but this skillet is genuinely something special — colorful, satisfying, and packed with the kind of wholesome ingredients that make you feel good about starting your day. Garlic-infused olive oil does a lot of heavy lifting here, lending deep savory flavor to the ground turkey, sweet potato, zucchini, and red bell pepper as everything browns and caramelizes in the pan. Sweet potato brings natural sweetness and a hearty bite, while the zucchini and bell pepper keep things fresh and vibrant. Dried oregano blooms in the hot skillet for that unmistakable herby warmth, and a finishing squeeze of lemon juice plus torn fresh basil lifts the whole dish with brightness you didn't know you needed. It's the kind of one-pan meal that checks every box — lean protein, plenty of vegetables, good fats from olive oil — without feeling like you're eating "diet food." A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes at the end adds just enough heat to keep things interesting, though it's completely optional if you're cooking for a crowd. This is the sort of recipe that earns a permanent spot in your weekend rotation.

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Ingredients

4 servings

3 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil, divided
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1 lb ground turkey
1 tsp sea salt, divided
½ tsp black pepper
1 lb sweet potato (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into ½-inch dice
2 medium zucchini, cut into ½-inch dice
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 tsp dried oregano
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat 1 tbsp of the garlic-infused olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the ground turkey, 1/2 tsp of the salt, and the black pepper. Cook, breaking the meat into small crumbles with a wooden spoon, until no pink remains and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest cluster reads 165°F (74°C), about 7–8 minutes. Transfer the cooked turkey to a plate and set aside.
2
Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp of the garlic-infused olive oil. Add the diced sweet potato and the remaining 1/2 tsp salt. Cook, stirring every 2 minutes, until the sweet potato is golden at the edges and just tender when pierced with a fork, about 10–12 minutes.

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